Head to head · MPV
Ford Galaxy vs Ford S-Max
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Ford S-Max comes out ahead of the Ford Galaxy, winning 1 of the 1 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Ford Galaxy | Ford S-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £19,300 (2023, 37,500 mi) | £18,250 (2023, 31,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 55% | 55% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 54 | 64 · wins |
| Average mpg | 44 | 44 |
| Insurance group | 18 | 18 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Galaxy vs S-Max — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Galaxy or the S-Max?
The Ford S-Max scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 64 against the Ford Galaxy's 54 out of 100.
How much does a used Galaxy cost compared with a S-Max?
A roughly three-year-old Ford Galaxy is worth about £19,300 at typical mileage, against about £18,250 for the equivalent Ford S-Max.